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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,975

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE   
Difference: $5,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,810

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE   
Difference: $4,951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SE1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,350 $18,995 $25,380 $26,410 $29,280
Base Invoice $25,854 $18,235 $24,366 $25,353 $28,109
Premium Package 1,390        
Suspension Package 650        
All-weather floor mats 50 235 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 400 375 375 375  
Lighting Package   995 995    
Navigation Package   1,325      
Connectivity Package   2,230      
Premium Package 1,194        
Suspension Package 558        
All-weather floor mats 40 185 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 320 300 300 300  
Lighting Package   856 856    
Navigation Package   1,272      
Connectivity Package   2,142      
Options (change) 2,490 5,160 1,605 610 235
Options (change) 2,112 4,755 1,341 485 185
Destination 795 820 820 820 820
Total Price $30,635 $24,975 $27,805 $27,840 $30,335
Total Invoice $28,761 $23,810 $26,527 $26,658 $29,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,242
Model Year20132015201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SE1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4170hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionM6M5T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,635$24,975$27,805$27,840$30,335
Adjustments for Features-7550-1,925-125-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,880$24,975$25,880$27,715$28,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$905$2,740$3,835
Total Invoice$28,761$23,810$26,527$26,658$29,114
Adjustments for Features-7090-1,837-120-1,464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,052$23,810$24,690$26,538$27,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$880$2,728$3,840

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132015201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SE1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Roll bar$200    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0    
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Convertible top$3000    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 $150
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50 $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals    $75
No leather in second row$-300    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Total Value of Features$5,970$5,215$7,140$5,340$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$755$0$1,925$125$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-7090-1,837-120-1,464

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132015
ModelMX-5 MiataJetta
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in104.4 in
Length157.3 in183.3 in
Width67.7 in70.0 in
Height49.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,448 lb.2,860 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Navigation system600No
Fog lights125Yes
Rearview camera200No
SD Card slot25No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested37521%
Total Not Requested145079%
Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Additional chrome trim0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Floor mats75Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested22511%
Total Not Requested188089%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

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